Games Like Unearthed: Trail of Ibn Battuta - Episode 1 - Gold Edition

Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 19.8%, Cinematic 14.1%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Third Person 8.7%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive cinematic action-adventure experience that serves as the primary inspiration for the gameplay style of the seed game.

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 21.7%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Third Person 11.2%, Cinematic 9.2%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The 2013 reboot perfectly balances exploration, platforming, and intense third-person combat in a cinematic narrative.

Follow Lara Croft down a path of discovery as she travels the globe to remote, exotic locales in search of one of history's greatest artifacts, that unleashes unwelcome figures from Lara's mysterious past.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.1%, Third-Person Shooter 14.4%, Third Person 13.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This entry revitalized the series with cinematic set-pieces and fluid movement that mirror the pacing of the seed game.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Third Person 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the exploration and puzzle-solving mechanics, offering a polished adventure experience with a strong female protagonist.

Deadfall Adventures is an action-driven first-person shooter, spiced up with elements from action-adventure games. Become an adventurer, hunt for treasures, explore unknown regions of the world and rescue the damsel in distress from the clutches of enemies, both earthly and not-so-earthly.

Why similar: Shooter 41.3%, Adventure 21.5%, Action 19.7%, Exploration 6.7%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that combines pulp-adventure storytelling with first-person shooting and ancient tomb exploration.

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.2%, 3D Platformer 18.1%, Story Rich 14.4%, Exploration 12.1%, Platformer 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the essence of archaeological adventure through a cinematic lens, featuring globe-trotting exploration and action.

As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.4%, Third Person 16.9%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Story Rich 10.5%, Exploration 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most refined exploration and traversal mechanics in the modern trilogy, focusing heavily on ancient ruins and environmental puzzles.

Tomb Raider: Anniversary retraces Lara Croft's original genre-defining adventure — globe-trotting 3rd person action-adventure in pursuit of the legendary Scion artifact. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider: Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.4%, Third Person 15.3%, Platformer 13.3%, Third-Person Shooter 12.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that emphasizes the platforming and puzzle-solving roots of the action-adventure genre.

Discover Lara Croft’s Original Adventures, Lovingly Restored – Now with New Challenge Mode

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, 3D Platformer 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Platformer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an authentic look at the classic exploration-heavy gameplay that defined the genre.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Cinematic 17.6%, 3D Platformer 16.3%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Third Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines action-adventure combat with 3D platforming and exploration in a visually stunning world.

Tomb Raider: Underworld represents a new advancement in exploration-based gameplay. As fearless adventurer Lara Croft explore exotic locations around the world, each designed with an incredible attention to detail resulting in breathtaking high-definition visual fidelity that creates a truly believable world and delivers a new level of...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.7%, Third Person 14%, Third-Person Shooter 13.1%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a blend of exploration and action that fits well within the traditional action-adventure framework.

Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.1%, Third Person 16.9%, Story Rich 15.2%, Platformer 11.2%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features excellent cinematic storytelling combined with platforming and combat mechanics that feel very similar to the seed game.

No longer a New York City cop, Max Payne moves to São Paulo to protect a wealthy family in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 38.4%, Cinematic 21.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Third Person 9.5%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-octane, cinematic third-person shooter experience with a focus on narrative-driven action.

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.8%, Third Person 22.5%, Story Rich 12.4%, Action 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game that features a unique blend of platforming, melee combat, and a strong cinematic narrative.

Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Third Person 13.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A polished third-person action game that excels in environmental storytelling and fluid, cinematic combat.

Her legacy lives on! Play the next series of Tomb Raider adventures in this remastered collection of Lara Croft's darkest adventures.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 19%, 3D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Third Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the classic gameplay style with a focus on complex level design and environmental puzzles.

You are Haroona, a Quaestor born with the ability to venture into a mysterious dimension: the Fold. On her quest for powerful hidden knowledge, she must learn to master the powers of the Fold to fight a secret society with a hostile agenda.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.4%, Mystery 14.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Third Person 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern third-person action-adventure that focuses on supernatural exploration and cinematic combat sequences.

Lorena and the Land of Ruins is a third-person 3D platform shooter in which you explore a beautiful fantasy world filled with many mysteries and ruins of the past!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.4%, 3D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-adventure game that incorporates third-person shooting and platforming mechanics.

Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.

Why similar: Cinematic 21.6%, 3D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 13%, Third Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that focuses on fluid movement and exploration, capturing the adventurous tone of the seed game.

From Remedy Entertainment, the masters of cinematic action games, comes Quantum Break, a time-amplified suspenseful blockbuster. The Quantum Break experience is part game, part live action show—where decisions in one dramatically affect the other.

Why similar: Cinematic 27.1%, Third-Person Shooter 26.9%, Third Person 12.3%, Story Rich 11.6%, Shooter 8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends live-action cinematic sequences with third-person shooter gameplay, mirroring the episodic and narrative-heavy structure of the seed game.

Third person shooter action adventure game with post-apocalyptic theme. Witness the adventures of Victor and his friends in this abandoned world.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.5%, Cinematic 14.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Mystery 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical third-person shooter that incorporates elements of exploration and stealth.

UAYEB: The Dry Land - Episode 1 is a solo story driven adventure / survival / puzzle game, on the path of the Mayan civilization, placed in an open world with the immersive First Person view.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 32.7%, Platformer 26%, Shooter 22.1%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that focuses on survival and exploration in a harsh, mysterious environment.

Explore an archeological site long lost to the ages. Use your time-reversing equipment to reveal the past and discover the secrets amidst the frozen wasteland.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.8%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Third Person 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering mysteries in ancient settings.

Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 60.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Third Person 10.4%, Action 7.3%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based third-person shooter that delivers a cinematic, high-stakes action experience.

Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18%, Action-Adventure 15%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Third Person 14%, Exploration 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on stealth and exploration, providing a slower-paced but atmospheric adventure experience.

"Veiled Tales" is an adventure game set in Georgia's high mountain village. The story revolves around an ancient tale, guiding the main character, Demetre, through crucial decisions. Immerse yourself in a wild world of deception, where uncovering secrets and mysteries becomes a fight for life.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 40.2%, Action-Adventure 18%, Mystery 13.8%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and narrative discovery.

Become a medieval warrior in this action-adventure game. Discover traditional myths and fight for your tribe. Mount your horse, sharpen your weapons and explore an ancient semi-open world.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.1%, Third Person 16.7%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Exploration 10.4%, Story Rich 9.9%

Immerse yourself in a lost paradise, with mystery beyond its pristine shores.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.8%, Mystery 21.7%, Third Person 16.5%, Exploration 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-adventure title that captures the spirit of exploration and puzzle-solving in a tropical setting.

Aztech Forgotten Gods, the cyber-stone universe action-adventure game that follows Achtli, a young Aztec woman, in her quest to become a hero by wielding the power of the gods.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.7%, Platformer 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Third Person 12%

Why You'll Like It: Features 3D platforming and action-oriented combat that emphasizes movement and verticality.

A thrilling first-person action-stealth game. Play as Dana, the inventor thief, and use your gadgets to fulfill your task; retrieving a special artifact from a private art collection in a mysterious palazzo.

Why similar: Action 32.2%, Adventure 30.5%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, 3D 8.2%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure game that focuses on stealth and exploration within a narrative-driven framework.

Tomb Explorer VR is an Experimental Physics VR Adventure game where you explore ancient ruins, solve intricate puzzles, and embark on a quest for historical treasures, relics, and artifacts.

Why similar: Mystery 29.7%, Action-Adventure 21.3%, Exploration 18%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Wield your high-tech umbrella to take down Italy’s last mafia family while evading capture by your own agency in this thrilling third-person action-adventure shooter.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.4%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Third Person 8.8%, Shooter 8.1%

Heart of Altai is an exciting story about the adventures of blogger Arina Demidova, searching for a lost city in the Altai Republic. During the trek, she realises that her fate is closely linked to the ultimate goal of this dangerous and mysterious expedition.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.9%, Cinematic 17.1%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Mystery 12%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Explore a world full of adventure in this action RPG that tells the story of Mya, a powerful alchemist who travels across the dangerous lands of mythical Isur trying to recall the lost memories of her past.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 19%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Third Person 17.4%, Exploration 12.6%, Combat 12.5%

Majestic Nights is an episodic action-adventure-thriller set in an alternate 1980s where all conspiracy theories, past and present are True. It’s the bright and brash 1980s; a world crammed with hidden intrigue and sinister plots, government cover-ups and alien sightings, CIA experiments and the Truth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.4%, Adventure 24%, Story Rich 19.5%, Action 17.1%

Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 47.1%, Exploration 31%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 7%, Singleplayer 6%

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.6%, Third Person 15.8%, Female Protagonist 14%, Exploration 12.7%, Story Rich 10.7%

Forgotten Journey is a puzzle oriented platformer, where the player will follow a linear path jumping, climbing and solving puzzles with the help of an AI companion that will follow her.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.9%, Platformer 15.4%, Exploration 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11.2%

In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 19%, Third Person 17.5%, Exploration 12.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Combat 10.3%

While investigating the mysterious disappearance of her parents, a college student's DNA is modified. RE*SEQUENCED is an open-world adventure game, available now for Windows and macOS.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 7.9%

This is a third person shooter game The main plot is a secret experiment being conducted somewhere in the future During this process, a strange mineral was discovered and caused a large-scale infection The protagonist's task is to retrieve important "files" and escape from this place!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34.6%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Shooter 9.3%, 3D Platformer 7.7%

Downward is a first-person open-world parkour based platform adventure set in the medieval ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet Earth. Make your way through breath-taking landscapes, face ancient guardians and unravel the deep mystery that lies behind the disappearance of humanity.

Why similar: Platformer 31.1%, 3D Platformer 27.2%, Story Rich 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Adventure 9.1%

An adult action adventure with exploration and a rich story.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21%, Third Person 16.5%, Exploration 11.7%, Combat 10.1%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Dusty is a third-person puzzle game focused on explore beautiful environments. Join archaeologist Dusty on his search for a mysterious civilization. Explore equipped with your extensible cane and notebook to resolve the past, the ways of the civilization and his technology of light.

Why similar: Exploration 26%, Atmospheric 21.1%, Third Person 19.9%, Adventure 19.6%, 3D 8.2%

Morphite is a casual atmospheric FPS, inspired by the classics. Research plants and animals, battle hostile entities, and unravel a mystery surrounding a rare material called Morphite.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 42%, Adventure 30.4%, Action 27.7%

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole, climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, and many more!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.7%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Third Person 16%, Exploration 12.6%, Story Rich 8.7%

Steel Seed is a stealth-action adventure set in a dark sci-fi world on the brink of extinction. Play as Zoe and her drone Koby as they explore a hostile underground facility. Uncover secrets, survive dangers, search for answers, and humanity’s last hope.

Why similar: Cinematic 18.9%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Third Person 11%, Combat 9.1%

Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.1%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Exploration 15.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%, 3D 8.6%

Adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion. With her fearless acrobatic style she runs, jumps, swims and climbs her way towards the truth of its origin and powers - leaving only a trail of empty tombs and gun-cartridges in her wake.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.2%, Third-Person Shooter 15.7%, Platformer 11.8%, Third Person 10.4%, 3D Platformer 9.6%

Escape from a mysterious underground megastructure in this short atmospheric 3d-platformer.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.2%, Mystery 19.6%, Platformer 11.6%, Third Person 10.8%, Atmospheric 10%

Take on the role of Nora Harwood, member of Everreach’s Security Division, on a mission to secure the colonization process of Eden and investigate mysterious incidents! Everreach: Project Eden is a fast-paced, story-driven action-RPG set on the visually stunning Planet Eden.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.5%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Action 12.2%, Third Person 10.1%, Story Rich 8.9%

Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.7%, Female Protagonist 18%, Third Person 17.8%, Exploration 14.4%, Action 9.4%

What happened to the Minoan civilization? Join parkour master Marie Taylor and treasure hunter James Andrew in a historical action thriller, as they unveil the secrets of a forgotten kingdom which has been tragically trapped in and endless time loop.

Why similar: Platformer 24.4%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Action-Adventure 21.2%, Exploration 19%, Story Rich 9.6%

Fear Effect, the pioneering cel-shaded cinematic action game, returns!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.8%, Cinematic 18.8%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Shooter 12.3%

Make use of your special abilities to skate, shoot, and fly through over 40 unique locations. In a strange land with almost no information you must be resourceful and clever. Question everything you see and trust nothing you hear.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Platformer 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Mystery 9.6%

Help renowned explorer and adventurer Adam Venture and his accomplice Evelyn discover artifacts, unravel ancient mysteries, decipher strange symbols and solve ingenious puzzles around gorgeous historical sites from the 1920's.

Why similar: Conspiracy 34.6% ★, Third Person 25.8%, Story Rich 14.6%, Adventure 12.3%, Atmospheric 8.9%

In Hourglass you can create a time-clone of yourself to solve challenging puzzles. You will play as Aywa, a young adventurer who is traveling to Egypt to find her missing father - an archeologist, who never returned from his latest expedition.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.6%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Mystery 19.7%, Exploration 11.4%, Atmospheric 11.1%